Home » Covid 19

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CORONAVIRUS

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to respond to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus termed COVID-19 that began in China. This has now been declared a pandemic, which is a global outbreak of a disease.

Symptoms

The symptoms from COVID-19 are wide ranging, from mild to severe and may also cause death. According to the CDC, symptoms may appear two days to fourteen days after exposure. Some of the most common symptoms include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

Consult your medical provider immediately if you develop any severe or concerning symptoms.

We are a fully insured company with one of the strongest and most comprehensive insurance protection plans in the cleaning industry, including proof of general liability insurance, automobile liability, bonding, OSHA Certifications, Green Cleaning Certifications, and worker’s compensation. Additionally, we believe in safety first in everything we do, and have on-going safety programs in place designed to prevent accidents and protect your property.

Expert Level Cleaning Services

Amaze Clean professionals are uniquely prepared during this unprecedented time to clean and disinfect your business according to the protocols set forth by the CDC in partnership with the FDA. We have years of experience in sanitation, and our staff goes above and beyond the regular scope of work daily. Our professional staff is certified to perform a proactive cleanup that involves facility or cleaning and disinfection. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of waste.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, The CDC encourages the disinfecting of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets and tables. Other spaces mentioned in the CDC’s guidance for commercial spaces include:

Kitchen/Food Areas
Bathrooms
Schools/Classrooms
Offices
Retail Spaces
Water Fountains
Shelving/Racks
Sales Counters
Carpets and Rugs
Stair Handrails
Elevator Cars
Playground Equipment
Fitness Equipment

Specialized Products

The CDC recommends usage of a labeled hospital-grade disinfectant with claims against similar pathogens to the coronavirus, as approved and listed by the EPA. Amaze Clean carries the EPA-approved emerging pathogens claims. While there is currently no product tested against this particular strain of the coronavirus, we are following all guidelines as provided by the CDC and local authorities.

Minimize Your Risk

TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES TO MINIMIZE YOUR RISK

Cities and states are taking increasingly drastic measures to curb the severity of the pandemic, including the closing of businesses in all industries. Bars, restaurants, and public venues have all shut their doors. In some counties, officials have issued “shelter in place” orders in order to compel residents to stay in their homes and limit movement. In order to further protect yourself, minimize your exposure with the following tips as recommended by the CDC:

PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE

Clean your hands frequently with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
When soap is not available, use hand sanitizer and rub for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Avoid touching your face and cover all coughs and sneezes (Avoid using hands).
Disinfect “high touch” surfaces like countertops, doorknobs, light switches, tables, doorknobs, and handrails regularly.
Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning.

AT THE OFFICE

Stop shaking hands – use other non-contact methods of greeting.
Use videoconferencing for meetings when possible.
When not possible, hold meetings in open, well-ventilated spaces.
Disinfect “high touch” surfaces like desks, keyboards, light switches, doorknobs, and telephones.
Consider adjusting or postponing large meetings or gatherings.